This edition: Headscarves and Hymens

Episode Details

Original tape date: May 6, 2015.

First aired: October 5, 2015.

Courageous Egyptian feminist Mona Eltahawy says the Middle East needs a double revolution - not just a political one, but a social/sexual one as well. It's time to destroy the oppressive patriarchy of "the trifecta:" the state, the street, and the home.

About this series

On this weekly half-hour television show, leading thinkers and policy makers discuss ethics and vital issues in global affairs. A mix of talks, town hall conversations and interviews are interspersed with compelling images to create a dynamic picture of vital global issues. Global Ethics Forum is produced by the Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs, a non-profit educational institution based in New York City.